SEER Inquiry System - Report
Produced: 10/13/2025 7:57 PM
Question 20031036
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: Hem Abstract & Coding Guide. May 2002, NCI/SEER
#2: ICD-O-3, 102, 104
Question:
Discussion:
Answer:
For cases diagnosed prior to 1/1/2010:When several diagnoses are made as part of the diagnostic process within two months, code the one with the worst prognosis.
Code the case example as acute myelocytic leukemia.
For cases diagnosed 2010 forward, refer to the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Case Reportability and Coding Manual and the Hematopoietic Database (Hematopoietic DB) provided by SEER on its website to research your question. If those resources do not adequately address your issue, submit a new question to SINQ.